{"id":7160,"date":"2026-05-11T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-11T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.paperstone.co.uk\/News\/?p=7160"},"modified":"2026-05-07T13:38:18","modified_gmt":"2026-05-07T12:38:18","slug":"national-stationery-week-meet-the-paperstone-teams-alter-egos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.paperstone.co.uk\/News\/articles\/national-stationery-week-meet-the-paperstone-teams-alter-egos","title":{"rendered":"National Stationery Week: meet the Paperstone team\u2019s alter-egos"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

National Stationery Week<\/a> kicks off on 11th<\/sup> May (today), and here at Paperstone we couldn\u2019t resist celebrating in our own (slightly quirky) way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We asked the team one very important question: \u201cIf you were a stationery product, what would you be?\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The answers didn’t disappoint (and neither did the AI generated images!)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Darren<\/figure>
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Darren, Head of Merchandising – Bubble wrap<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Not here to show off, but absolutely essential. Quietly and consistently supportive.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Jamie, Account Manager \u2013 Trusty ruler<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A lover of accuracy and the details. If it needs measuring, checking, or refining, he\u2019s already on it.<\/p>\n<\/div>

\"Jamie\"<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
\"Max\"<\/figure>
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Max, Customer Service Manager \u2013 Stabilo highlighter<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Bringing colour, positivity, and a little bit of brightness to every day. Impossible to miss – in the best way.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

\n

Tim, Merchandising \u2013 Calculator<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Not always used, but when needed, delivers the right answer.<\/p>\n<\/div>

\"Tim<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
\"Danny\"<\/figure>
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Danny, Accounts \u2013 Leitz Stapler<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Bright, dependable, and holding everything together with colourful energy. Every team needs one.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

\n

Sarah, Head of Marketing \u2013 Smiley face bulldog clip<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Small, friendly, and deceptively strong. Holding things together with determination (and a smile).<\/p>\n<\/div>

\"Sarah\"<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
\"Jim<\/figure>
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Jim, CEO \u2013 Electric multipurpose screwdriver<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Just like the multipurpose screwdriver, DIY legend Jim is (mostly) useful in any situation turning his many skills to the task at hand.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

\n

John, Sales Director \u2013 Desk lamp<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Like a desk lamp – a constant, dependable presence – bending without breaking and keen to adjust to what’s needed.<\/p>\n<\/div>

\"John\"<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
\"Soph<\/figure>
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Soph, Sales Admin \u2013 Classic BIC Ballpoint pen<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dependable, flows smoothly, and is always ready for action. No fuss – just gets the job done.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

\n

Matt, New Business Manager \u2013 Dahle shredder<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Premium performance, long run time, and absolutely ruthless with the competition. Enough said.<\/p>\n<\/div>

\"Matt\"<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
\"Peter\"<\/figure>
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Peter, E-commerce Project Manager \u2013 Whiteboard<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Full of ideas\u2026 some brilliant, some abandoned – but always ready for the next big thing.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

\n

Kels, Digital Marketing Assistant \u2013 Sticky note<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Organised, adaptable, and making sure nothing important slips through the cracks.<\/p>\n<\/div>

\"Kels\"<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
\"Ed\"<\/figure>
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Ed, Web Developer \u2013 Rolling ruler<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

He\u2019s precise, flexible, and will be thinking one step ahead.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

 So what\u2019s your stationery alter-ego?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Let us know at hello@paperstone.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

One thing\u2019s for sure, we\u2019d be lost without our stationery heroes!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

National Stationery Week kicks off on 11th May (today), and here at Paperstone we couldn\u2019t resist celebrating in our own (slightly quirky) way. We asked the team one very important question: \u201cIf you were a stationery product, what would you be?\u201d The answers didn’t disappoint (and neither did the AI generated images!) 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